Event: ADB at CBD COP17 9th Summit for Subnational Governments and Cities: Dialogue on Mobilising Finance and Enabling Action 24 October 2026 Author / Speaker Yoko Watanabe Convened by ICLEI with the CBD Secretariat, the City of Yerevan, the Armenian Ministry of Environment, and Regions4, this official parallel event highlights collaboration across levels of government for implementing the GBF. The dialogue will bring together MDBs, international financial institutions, donors, and philanthropies to discuss how finance, policy instruments, and partnerships can unlock investment for nature, climate, and sustainable development at the local and subnational level. Venue: Blue Zone, Meridian Expo and Event Center ADB participation: Yoko Watanabe, Director, Nature and Environment (panelist) Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Topics Climate Change Environment